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Testimonial: Creating a native grass lawn, one shovel at a time

Keeping a lawn green and healthy during the hottest months of the year can be a challenge. Keeping a lawn green and healthy during the hottest months of the year can be a...

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Electric and natural gas fuel rate changes

On June 24, City Council approved changes to four different fuel-related rates. The new rates are effective July 1, 2025. On June 24, City Council approved changes to four different fuel-related rates....

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Why we’re building the Eastern Wastewater System Expansion

The Eastern Wastewater System Expansion (EWSE) will provide critical infrastructure needed to serve development on the City's east side. The Eastern Wastewater System Expansion (EWSE) will provide critical...

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Changes to natural gas fuel rates

City Council unanimously approved an increase to the natural gas fuel rates in response to the projected rise in natural gas prices this... City Council unanimously approved an increase to the natural gas fuel rates in...

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Celebrating our second consecutive Healthy Workforce Gold Designation

Healthy employees drive healthy organizations, so earning Cigna Healthcare’s gold level Healthy Workforce Designations in back-to-back... Healthy employees drive healthy organizations, so earning Cigna Healthcare’s...

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Own a piece of history, support Project COPE

Own a piece of Colorado Springs history. Purchase a commemorative Martin Drake Power Plant brick today. All proceeds benefit Project COPE! Own a piece of Colorado Springs history. Purchase a commemorative Martin Drake...

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Our website has a fresh, new look

We have overhauled our website to create a more intuitive and user-friendly interface. Finding information and services you need is now... We have overhauled our website to create a more intuitive and user-friendly...

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City Council approves increase to electric & natural gas fuel rates

City Council approved an increase to the electric and natural gas fuel rates in response to the projected rise in natural gas prices this... City Council approved an increase to the electric and natural gas fuel rates in...

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Downtown network recovery

Investigators found that a private contractor likely damaged electric lines by operating a core drill without following state-mandated... Investigators found that a private contractor likely damaged electric lines by...

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December 2021 Windstorm requires significant response

Hurricane-force winds significantly impacted our overhead infrastructure in the Downtown, Old North End, Patty Jewett, Roswell & Kitty Hawk... Hurricane-force winds significantly impacted our overhead infrastructure in the...

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Case Study: El Paso County Criminal Justice Center Toilet Upgrade

Toilet valve replacements at the El Paso County Criminal Justice Center saved almost 2 million gallons of water each year. Toilet valve replacements at the El Paso County Criminal Justice Center saved...

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